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Disney Studios (c. 1930s) Ink test cel of Mickey MouseThis artwork appears on page 101 of Mindy Johnson's "Ink & Paint - The Women of Walt Disney's Animation"
The cel is signed "Hughey Kemper" in the lower right corner. Comes with a custom hand-painted background.
Ink test cels do not become available very often, and it is very rare that they are signed.
Ink test cels were used by Disney Studios in the hiring process for the Ink & Paint Department. A cel such as this may have been shown to the trainees as an example of the level of quality the company expected from its artists, or conversely, it may have been an actual art test done by an applicant. Those applying to be inkers would have closely copied the linework of an example cel. For those applying to be painters, many of the painting tests were done using old production cels from Disney shorts, which were wiped clean (since the paint was applied to the back of a cel, maintaining the linework on the front) and were then re-painted by the applicant. This cel measures 4.25" x 10".
The scene is from Mickey’s Garden (1935).
The cel has been trimmed. There is evidence of pinholes and staple holes in the corners of the piece, which could be easily matted out. The cel has become very slightly wavy, which is common for cels of this age. There is evidence of some slight mottling in Mickey's back and legs. There is evidence of a few tiny bubbles in the paint in Mickey's left ear. The cel is secured to the background along the upper edge with a small strip of painter's tape which could be easily matted out.The character size is 2.75" h x 3.75" w.US$ 4500 (unframed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$900 a month.

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Disney Studios (c. 1930s) Ink test cel of Minnie MouseThis artwork appears on page 101 of Mindy Johnson's "Ink & Paint - The Women of Walt Disney's Animation"
The cel is signed "Castle" in the lower right corner. Comes with a custom hand-painted background.
Ink test cels do not become available very often, and it is very rare that they are signed.
Ink test cels were used by Disney Studios in the hiring process for the Ink & Paint Department. A cel such as this may have been shown to the trainees as an example of the level of quality the company expected from its artists, or conversely, it may have been an actual art test done by an applicant. Those applying to be inkers would have closely copied the linework of an example cel. For those applying to be painters, many of the painting tests were done using old production cels from Disney shorts, which were wiped clean (since the paint was applied to the back of a cel, maintaining the linework on the front) and were then re-painted by the applicant. The cel measures 4.25" x 10".

The scene is from Puppy Love (1933).
The cel has been trimmed. There is evidence of pinholes and staple holes along the lower edge and in the corners of the cel, with a group of slightly larger holes in the upper left corner, which could all be easily matted out. The cel has become very slightly wavy which is common for cels of this age. There is evidence of some slight paint separation, with slight paint loss, in Minnie's face near her left eye, as well as some slight paint separation in her face, left glove, her ears, and in her skirt. There is a small hairline scratch in the cel running through her skirt. There is a tiny speck of mottling along the right edge, which is only noticeable upon close inspection. The cel is secured to the background along the upper edge with two small strips of painter's tape, which could be easily matted out.The character size is 4.5" h x 3.5" w.US$ 5500 (unframed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$1100 a month.

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Disney Studios (c. 1930s) Ink test cel of Donald DuckThis artwork appears on page 101 of Mindy Johnson's "Ink & Paint - The Women of Walt Disney's Animation"
The cel is signed "Jacqueline Steele" in the lower right corner. Comes with a custom hand-painted background.
Ink test cels do not become available very often, and it is very rare that they are signed.
Ink test cels were used by Disney Studios in the hiring process for the Ink & Paint Department. A cel such as this may have been shown to the trainees as an example of the level of quality the company expected from its artists, or conversely, it may have been an actual art test done by an applicant. Those applying to be inkers would have closely copied the linework of an example cel. For those applying to be painters, many of the painting tests were done using old production cels from Disney shorts, which were wiped clean (since the paint was applied to the back of a cel, maintaining the linework on the front) and were then re-painted by the applicant. The cel measures 5.75" x 10".
The scene is from Mickey’s Service Station (1935).
The cel has been trimmed. There is evidence of staple and pin holes in the corners of the cel, as well as one halfway along the right edge, as well as a small pucker in the cel material along the right edge, all of which could be easily matted out. There are three tiny hairline tears in the peghole, which could also be matted out. The cel has become very slightly wavy, which is common for cels of this age. There is some extremely slight paint separation in Donald's neck, left foot, and in his belly. There is some very slight mottling throughout the cel. The cel is secured to the background along the upper edge with two small strips of painter's tape, which could be easily matted out.The character size is 3.25" h x 2.25" w.US$ 4500 (unframed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$900 a month.

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Disney Ink test cel of Goofy and PlutoThis artwork appears on pages 100 - 101 of Mindy Johnson's "Ink & Paint - The Women of Walt Disney's Animation"
The Pluto cel is signed "Slaughter" in the lower right corner, while the Goofy cel is signed "Grace Gaunt" in the lower right corner. Comes with a custom hand-painted background.
Ink test cels do not become available very often, and it is very rare that they are signed.Ink test cels were used by Disney Studios in the hiring process for the Ink & Paint Department. A cel such as this may have been shown to the trainees as an example of the level of quality the company expected from its artists, or conversely, it may have been an actual art test done by an applicant. Those applying to be inkers would have closely copied the linework of an example cel. For those applying to be painters, many of the painting tests were done using old production cels from Disney shorts, which were wiped clean (since the paint was applied to the back of a cel, maintaining the linework on the front) and were then re-painted by the applicant. The cel of Pluto measures 7" x 10" while the cel of Goofy measures 6.25" x 10".
The scene with Pluto is from Pluto’s Judgment Day (1935), while the scene with Goofy is from On Ice (1935).
There is evidence of pinholes and staple holes along the edges and in the corners of each cel, which could be easily matted out. Additionally, there are two small pin holes 0.75" inches from the upper edge of the Pluto cel, which could also be matted out. The cels are secured to the background with small strips of painter's tape, which could also be matted out. There is evidence of some mild paint loss in Pluto's eye, nose and ear, and in Goofy's snout. Some slight paint separation has occurred in Pluto's shoulders, and in Goofy's face and shirt. The cels have become very slightly wavy which is common for cels of this age.US$ 3500 (unframed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$700 a month.

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Disney Studios (c. 1930s) Ink test cel of Horace and Clarabelle CowThis artwork appears on page 100 of Mindy Johnson's "Ink & Paint - The Women of Walt Disney's Animation"
The Clarabelle cel is signed "Decker" in the lower right corner. Comes with a custom hand-painted background.
Ink test cels do not become available very often, and it is very rare that they are signed.
The cel of Horace measures 7.5" x 10" while the cel of Clarabelle measures 6" x 10".
The scene with Horace is from Camping Out (1934), while the scene with Carabelle is from On Ice (1935).
Ink test cels were used by Disney Studios in the hiring process for the Ink & Paint Department. A cel such as this may have been shown to the trainees as an example of the level of quality the company expected from its artists, or conversely, it may have been an actual art test done by an applicant. Those applying to be inkers would have closely copied the linework of an example cel. For those applying to be painters, many of the painting tests were done using old production cels from Disney shorts, which were wiped clean (since the paint was applied to the back of a cel, maintaining the linework on the front) and were then re-painted by the applicant.

The cels have been trimmed. There is evidence of pinholes and staple holes in the corners and along the outer edges of the cels, which could be easily matted out. The cels have become very slightly wavy which is common for cels of this age. There is evidence of some tiny hairline tears in the pegholes of Horace's cel, which could be easily matted out. There is a faint approximately 3" inch crease along the upper edge of the Horace cel, which could also be matted out. There is some very slight linewear throughout, namely in Clarabelle's face and left glove. There is a small portion of paint separation in Horace's left glove. There is evidence of some mild mottling throughout, namely in Horace's arm, and Clarabelle's body. The cels are secured to the background along the upper edge with small strips of painter's tape, which could be easily matted out.US$ 2500 (unframed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$500 a month.

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Disney Studios (c. 1930s) Courvoisier cel of Donald DuckDid you know that Donald's full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck? Well, it is, and this is an excellent example of this moody duck with his 'hands' on his hips, his mouth slightly open and his eyes ever-so-slightly squinted in classic Donald consternation.The art measures 7" x 7.5". There is some glue residue from the cel which can be seen as the cel has separated slightly from the background. Still in great condition for a vintage cel and we do not recommend restoration unless to move the cel back into position.The character size is 5.75" h x 4.75" w. (unframed).

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Disney Studios (c. 1950s) Production cel of Donald Duck

This piece is accompanied by a production background from an unknown production.
In our estimation, this has been restored. The cel has been trimmed and applied.The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 6" h x 3.5" w. (unframed).

WDCCS530

1933

The Three Little Pigs
(1933)
Production cel of the Big Bad Wolf and Fifer PigThis cel appears at approximately 5:23 minutes in the film.
The cel has become very slightly wavy which is common for cels of this age. As visible in the web image, there is evidence of paint loss in the wolf's snout, Fifer pig's foot and tail, and Fiddler pig's face. There is evidence of paint mottling throughout the characters, namely in the wolf's arms, chest and feet. There is some minor linewear in the wolf.The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 3.75" h x 9.5" w.US$ 4300 (unframed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$860 a month.

WDCCS697

1934

The Flying Mouse
(1934)
Production cel of the Flying MouseThe piece measures 8" x 7.75" inches.
The cel has been trimmed. The cel material has become very slightly discolored with age, which is not uncommon for production material of this kind. The cel has become very slightly wavy, which is not uncommon for production art of this kind. There is evidence of some slight adhesive residue along the edges, as well as a few fox marks around the character. There is some very slight linewear in the mouse's glove, his head, and his knees, his eye, and feet. Please note the light reflection visible in the web image is not on the piece itself.The character size is 4" h x 3" w.US$ 800 (unframed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$160 a month.

WDCCS771

Funny Little Bunnies
(1934)
Production cel of a rabbitThe piece measures 7.75" x 8" inches.
The cel has been trimmed. The cel material has become slightly wavy which is not uncommon for production art of this kind, and has become quite cloudy. There is an area of slight discoloration around the character. There is evidence of some very slight linewear throughout the character. There is some slight adhesive residue along the upper and rightmost edges, which could be easily matted out. There is evidence of some slight foxing throughout. Please note the light reflection visible in the web image is not on the piece itself.The character size is 4.75" h x 2.75" w. (unframed).

WDCCS772

The Wise Little Hen
(1934)
Production cel of the wise little henThe piece measures 7.75" x 7.90" inches.
The cel has been trimmed. Please note that the vertical line visible in the web image is part of the laser background and is not on the piece itself. The cel has become very slightly wavy which is not uncommon for production art of this kind. The cel has become slightly discolored, and there is an area of tonal difference around the character, which could be easily matted out. There is some slight adhesive residue along the edges, which could also be matted out. There is evidence of some slight linewear throughout the character, namely in her shawl, thumb and feet. Please note the light reflection visible in the web image is not on the piece itself.The character size is 4" h x 3" w. (unframed).

WDCCS770

1935

On Ice
(1935)
Production cel of Donald DuckThis vintage cel shows a rare, long-billed Donald Duck as he glides across the ice from a 1930s short. There are about 9 areas of paint separation on this piece. None are near the focal point of the character and we would not recommend restoration.The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 5.5" h x 4" w. (unframed).

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1936

The Country Cousin
(1936)
Production cel of AbnerThe cel has been trimmed to 10" x 6.5" and taped at the top to a hand-painted background.
There are evidence of pin holes to the background at upper edge; two holes that are 3” and one 2" away from the upper right corner. As pinning up work for evaluation was often part of the creative process, this is fairly common for this type of work. There is some surface paper loss to the background at the upper and lower right corners within the lower white border which can be easily matted out.The character size is 5.5" h x 4" w.US$ 850 (unframed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$170 a month.

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1937

Lonesome Ghosts
(1937)
Production cel of Mickey Mouse and GoofyGoofy appears at 3:08 in the film, just after they have entered into the Ghost's House and all of their ghost hunting supplies land around them. Mickey appears at 3:37 in the film with the ghost putting his fingers into Mickey's gun, causing the classic animated gag that we are all familiar with today.The aperture measures 8.5" x 11.25" while the frame measures 17" x 19.5". Cel has become slightly wavy which is fairly common for vintage animation cels. The light reflection is only visible in the web image only and is not on the actual piece.The character size is 5" h x 8.25" w. (framed).

WDCCS117

Donald's Ostrich
(1937)
Production cel of Donald DuckThe framed piece measures 16.75" x 20.5" with the aperture measuring 10.5" x 14.5".
The cel is very slightly wavy which is common for cels of this age.The character size is 7" h x 8" w. (framed).

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1938

Ferdinand the Bull
(1938)
Courvoisier cel of Ferdinand the BullLoveable, mild mannered Ferdinand is showcased in the gorgeous Courvoisier cel. Ferdinand is given the epithet of “The Fiercest Bull in Spain” but in this cel his neck is stretched out in anticipation not because he has seen the red cape of the matador but because he has seen a lovely bouquet of daises.

This piece is coming from the gallery owner's private collection.
This cel appears at 6:43 minutes in the film.
There is a tear in the background near the figure, but does not touch him, nor does it affect the cel, which measures approximately 1"..US$ 8900 (unframed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$1780 a month.

Mother Goose Goes Hollywood
(1938)
Courvoisier cel of Charlie McCarthy and W.C. FieldsThe cel has a total of 13 characters from the end of the film. The most amazing cel from this short that we have ever encountered.Framed, this piece measures 17"x 20".

Some paint loss near the cello and paint lifting at the top right of the shoe. Slight shifting of the cel on the background is visible in small sections. On the left side of the shoe there is some paint missing in the green of bushes. Overall the cel is in excellent condition for a cel from this period.. The light reflection is visible in the web image only and is not on the actual piece. (framed).

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Mother Goose Goes Hollywood
(1938)
Title card celA fantastic cel from the opening sequence of this coveted short. The set-up consists of three cels: the background, the words "Mother Goose", and the words "goes Hollywood" each on its own cel. Around the edges of the background, are painted figures from the old Mother Goose tales. The cels have been trimmed and measure 8" x 10". Some light rippling has occurred which is not uncommon for cels from this time period. (unframed).

Wynken Blynken And Nod
(1938)
Courvoisier cel of Wynken and BlynkenThis is the most spectacular Courvoisier from Wynken, Blynken and Nod that we have seen. This cartoon is special for many reasons, but especially because it represents one of the earliest uses of the multiplane camera which added depth of focus and a new unexpected dimension to the dreamlike quality of this film. The cel shows three little boys sailing through the evening sky in a wooden clog, fishing for twinkly yellow stars. The background is painted in opulent shades of blue and green on a wood veneer panel, while the three boys, their boat and the stars have been classically trimmed to figure in the Courvoisier style. Even the effects cel depicting the milky cosmos wake has been preserved in this ensemble. At the end of the cartoon, the viewer is made aware that the boys and their adventures in the night sky, are the subjects of a dream that one little boy is having while sleeping peacefully in his cradle. This cel would pair beautifully with the cel that we are also featuring of that cute sleeping boy, WDCMT2. The cel measures 10" x 12.5". The 'Star Fish' have separated from the background. Still in great condition for a vintage cel and we do not recommend restoration unless to move the cel back into position.As visible in the image, there is slight paint loss along the lower hull of the boat.The character size is 2" h x 3.75" w. (unframed).

Ferdinand the Bull
(1938)
Courvoisier cel of Ferdinand the Bull and the MatadorThis piece is the best Ferdinand piece we have ever had. Perfect for the discerning Ferdinand collector.
A bullfighter encounters the worst thing that could ever happen in his career: a bull who would not fight back! The bare chest of the bullfighter, who is doing his impression of an easy target, has a tattoo of a reddish-colored flower with the word "daisy" written across it (very funny!)This piece comes with the Courvoisier Gallery certificate attached to the default frame backing.

The viewing aperture measures approximately 7"H by 9"W, and the overall piece measures about 16.5"H by 17.5"W matted and framed. There is some very slight waviness of the cel which is characteristic of classic vintage cels such as this and does not detract from the overall appeal of this piece. There is a small nick on the upper right edge of the default moulding and parts of the lower part of the paper backing of has loosened from the moulding.The character size is 5" h x 8.5" w. (framed).

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Ferdinand the Bull
(1938)
Courvoisier cel of Ferdinand and a butterflyThe frame measures 19.00" x 20.50" inches while the aperture measures 07.25" x 07.50" inches.
The cel has become slightly wavy which is fairly common for production material of this age. The reflection visible in the web image is not on the piece itself. There is evidence of mild paint separation along Ferdinand's lower back. The hand-painted flowers have come slightly away from the matting along the lower edge.The character size is 5.5" h x 5.5" w. (framed).

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Ferdinand the Bull
(1938)
Courvoisier cel of FerdinandThe frame measures 17.75" x 18.50" inches, while the aperture measures 10.25" x 10" inches.
The cel has become slightly wavy, which is common for production material of this kind. Please note that the light reflection visible in the web image is not on the piece itself. There is evidence of some slight staining in the matte, with a 1" inch and 9" inch stain along the lower edge. There is evidence of some minor foxing throughout the matte. There is evidence of some mottling throughout Ferdinand's snout, his mop of hair, in his eyes, and in his chest. As visible in the web image, there is an approximately 1" inch area of discoloration in Ferdinand's snout. There is evidence of some very slight paint separation, with minimal lifting, in Ferdinand's gray hair and in his horns. There is evidence of some very slight adhesive residue running along the upper edge and left edge of the cel.The character size is 8.25" h x 7.75" w. (framed).

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Ferdinand the Bull
(1938)
Courvoisier cel of A Matador and a girlThe aperture measures 10.5" x 8.5" while the matte measures 16.75" x 20".
The matte has discolored due to age and exhibits wear at the corners and edges. As visible in the web image, the matte has incurred significant water stains. There is evidence of slight paint lifting throughout the characters and very faint spots of mottling on the matador’s hat. There is some white powdery residue at the upper right corner. Visible upon close inspection is a faint crack 0.12" long in the paint of the character’s left leg.The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") (matted).

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Ferdinand the Bull
(1938)
Courvoisier cel of Ferdinand's MotherThe frame measures 17.75" x 19.0" while the aperture measures 7.75" x 9.6".
Cel has become slightly wavy which is fairly common for vintage animation cels. The light reflection is visible in the web image only and is not on the actual piece. There is evidence of very slight lifting on the character’s buttocks and stomach. There is some minor glue residue from the cel which can be seen as the cel has separated slightly from the background. (unframed).

WDCCS379

Donald's Golf Game
(1938)
Production cel of Donald DuckThey say pride cometh before the fall, and this cel shows Donald’s last proud moment before the day completely falls apart.This production cel is affixed to a hand-painted custom background.The paint has been professionally restored.
This piece has been professionally restored. Cel has become slightly wavy which is fairly common for vintage animation cels. The light reflection is only visible in the web image and is not on the actual piece. There is an area of browned residue at the lower right corner which can be easily matted out. There is a tinge of yellowingb to the upper and lower left corners which can be easily matted out.The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 4.25" h x 4.25" w. (unframed).

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Brave Little Tailor
(1938)
Courvoisier cel of Mickey MouseMickey holds his hat in hand as he explains to the King how he killed seven flies with one blow. The King however, due to courtly gossip, thinks that the Brave Little Tailor has killed seven giants with one blow and decrees that Mickey is the Royal Giant Killer!
This beautiful Courvoisier cel is an excellent example of a pre-Fantasia Mickey Mouse. This is evident in the fact that Mickey’s eyes are solid black rather than white with black pupils as he appeared from Fantasia forward. The goal of the redesign was to give Mickey a more expressive face; however, this cel does an excellent job showing Mickey’s nervous emotions.The artwork measures 7" x 6.5" while the frame measures 17.5" x 16.5". There is a slight amount of paint mottling in the character, visible only upon close examination. (framed).

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Brave Little Tailor
(1938)
Courvoisier cel of Mickey MouseThis fun Courvoisier cel from the classic short "The Brave Little Tailor" combines characters from exposition of the story with a cel of Mickey in a very powerful pose. The combination of elements from different parts of the film is very common in Courvoisier cel set-ups.The artwork measures 8" x 11". There is evidence of slight paint mottling. (unframed).

The aperture measures 7" x 8.5" while the frame measures 16.25" x 16.5". As visible in the image, Cel has become slightly wavy which is fairly common for vintage animation cels. The light reflection is only visible in the web image only and is not on the actual piece. There is very slight paint separation along the black area of her blouse. There is some glue residue from the cel which can be seen as the cel has separated slightly from the background. Still in great condition for a vintage cel and we do not recommend restoration unless to move the cel back into position.The character size is 5" h x 6.5" w. (framed).

WDCCS105

1939

The Ugly Duckling
(1939)
Courvoisier cel of the Ugly Duckling and some swansThe ugly duckling appears at 8:28 minutes in the film, while the mother swan and other cygnets appear at 8:31 minutes.
The cels have become slightly wavy, which is common for production material of this kind. Please note the light reflection visible in the web image is not on the piece itself. There is some slight paint loss in the Swan's tail tip, and in a few spots in the ripple effects. There is evidence of some paint separation in the mother swan' tail feathers, her wing, thigh, and throughout her neck, with evidence of slight lifting. There is also a small section of paint separation in the rear end of the second cygnet from the left. The water effects cel has been secured to the background with two tiny strips of tape in the upper left and upper right corners, which could be easily matted out. There is evidence of adhesive residue along the edges of the cel, which could also be matted out. There is evidence of a few spots of mottling throughout, namely in the mother swan's neck, and in the second cygnet from the right.The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 6" h x 9.5" w.US$ 4900 (unframed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$980 a month.

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The Pointer
(1939)
Production cel of Mickey MouseThe frame measures 16" x 19" while the aperture measures 9" x 11.5". The cel appears to have been trimmed and applied to a new cel.The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 5.25" h x 4.5" w.US$ 2500 (framed).Add this piece to your collection for only US$500 a month.

The grasshopper does not appear in the film.
Cel has become slightly wavy which is fairly common for vintage animation cels. The light reflection is only visible in the web image only and is not on the actual piece. There is evidence of paint cracking 0.25" long by the grasshoppers head but no paint loss. There is evidence of very slight paint separation on the buttocks and an area of 0.25" x 0.13" above the eye of the duckling on the far right but no paint loss. Visible upon close examination is very minor paint cracking on the neck of the ducklings on the far right and second from the right. There is an area 0.25" x 0.13" of paint loss to the tail and line wear with a miniscule dark smudge in the eye of the duckling second from the right. There is evidence of slight lifting throughout. (framed).

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The Pointer
(1939)
Courvoisier cel of Mickey Mouse and PlutoNothing says love like the relationship between a man (or mouse) and his dog. Mickey gives Pluto a big hug as he lovingly chastises his puppy pal. The cel appears at 3:16 in the film.The frame measures 18.25" x 19.25" while the aperture measures 8" x 10.5".

Cel has become slightly wavy which is fairly common for vintage animation cels. The light reflection is only visible in the web image only and is not on the actual piece. Very slight paint separation with no lifting and in excellent condition for vintage cels of its age. There is some glue residue from the cel which can be seen as the cel has separated slightly from the background. Still in great condition for a vintage cel and we do not recommend restoration unless to move the cel back into position. The red 'dot' on Pluto's paw is light reflection and not on the piece itself.The character size is 7.5" h x 9" w. (framed).

WDCCS243

The Ugly Duckling
(1939)
Courvoisier cel of the Ugly DucklingThe Ugly Duckling is a beautiful story about finding your place in the world and realizing your own value. This lovely Courvoisier cel captures a beautiful moment from the short.The frame measures 17" x 18" while the aperture measures 7" x 8". The light reflection is on the digital image only, as the character is slightly wavy, which is common for this vintage. There is a slight amount of paint mottling along the feet with a miniscule amount of paint loss in the right foot. There is slight paint lifting in his head and tail, visible upon close inspection.The character size is 2" h x 3.5" w. (framed).

WDCCS546

The Ugly Duckling
(1939)
Courvoisier cel of the Ugly DucklingThe character measures just over 2" while the aperture measures approximately 8" x 7". (unframed).

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The Ugly Duckling
(1939)
Courvoisier cel of the Ugly DucklingThis piece measures 7.25" x 8.75".
Everyone is familiar with the inspiring tale of self acceptance told in "The Ugly Duckling." Disney actually made two versions of this story, but this Courvoisier Cel of the lead character, hails from the 1939 version. This is a great full body image of the duckling, ugly or otherwise, and shows him pensively scratching head while looking into the water. He may feel ugly now but eventually he will find acceptance, and most importantly will learn to love himself, and he serves as an important reminder to us to do the same.
Cel has become slightly wavy which is fairly common for vintage animation cels. The light reflection is visible in the web image only and is not on the actual piece. There is some slight paint separation with no lifting in areas such as his right wing, forehead, belly, legs and feet.The character size is 2.25" h x 2.5" w. (unframed).

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The Pointer
(1939)
Courvoisier cel of Mickey Mouse and PlutoAn absolutely wonderful piece that exhibits Mouse and Dog out in the wilderness. The colors in this piece are outstanding as well as the body language between these two. Mickey is adorable in his hunting cap and sportsman clothes and is shown here in full character while each character has bright open eyes and open mouths.Framed, this piece measures 16.5" x 19". Price is reflective of art only--the piece comes with the frame pictured. There is no change in price due to the frame--it can be deframed upon request at purchase but will not change the price of the piece. Cel has become slightly wavy which is not uncommon for vintage animation cels. The light reflection is visible in the web image only and is not on the actual piece.The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 5" h x 7" w. (framed).

WDCTD59

1940

Pantry Pirate
(1940)
Master set-up of PlutoThis master is from a short cartoon where poor Pluto is banished to his doghouse after he tried to raid the pantry! But he can't seem to resist the ham in the kitchen!The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 5.5" h x 6.5" w. (framed).

WDM973

1941

How To Ride A Horse
(1941)
Production cel of GoofyThe aperture measures 11.0" x 7.8" while the matte measures 12.85" x 16.75".
There is some slight mottling in the paint throughout and most visible in the horse character. There is slight lifting in some small areas; in Goofy's mouth, collar, horse's saddle, and tree foliage. There are some miniscule specks of paint loss though nearly indiscernible in Goofy's mouth, hat, and the horse's eyes.The character size is 8.5" h x 5.75" w. (matted).

WDC1267

1943

Saludos Amigos
(1943)
Courvoisier cel of PedroPedro is a cute little mail plain from South America whose parents were too ill to deliver the mail and he had to step up to the challenge! This is an adorable and vibrantly colored cel of this character flying high.The aperture measures 6.5" in diameter. There is a slight amount of paint cracking in the underbelly, as well as a miniscule amount of paint separation on the far, right tip of the wing.The character size is 2" h x 3" w. (unframed).

WDCCS13

1944

How To Be A Sailor
(1944)
Production cel of GoofyGoofy goes through the history of sailing in this wonderful short!The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 4.5" h x 8" w. (unframed).

WDCAG4

1945

Donald's Crime
(1945)
Production cel of Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
There is evidence of some slight mottling in Daisy's feathers and her face, Donald's feathers, and around his eyes. There are a few tiny flecks of stray paint throughout.The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 4.5" h x 6.75" w. (unframed).

WDCCS715

1948

Melody Time
(1948)
Production cel of Pecos Bill and Widowmaker“Once there was a drought that went all over Texas, so to sunny Cali-forney he did go!” This fun production cel from Disney’s Melody Time shows Pecos Bill and Widow-Maker in the middle of one of his grand deeds!
This cel appears at approximately 6:46 minutes into the Pecos Bill short.
The cel has been trimmed to character and applied to a separate cel which is taped to the custom painted background by the upper corners. There is light glue residue visible in the space above the character's arms. The characters have been professionally restored and there is very miniscule line wear throughout.The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 7" h x 5" w. (unframed).

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Melody Time
(1948)
Production cel of Slue-Foot SueSlue-Foot Sue enters the story of Pecos Bill astride a mammoth catfish. Ever reminiscent of Varga’s Pin-up girls that had become so popular with the men of 1940’s, Sue is drawn with full pouty lips and long fluttering lashes. It is no wonder she was the favorite love of Pecos Bill.
The cel is slightly wavy which is fairly common for animation cels of this age. There are evidence of pin holes; two at the upper left corner and one 1.5" below, one along the lower edge and 1.5" to the right of the lower left corner and one at the lower right corner. As visible in the web image, paint separation has occurred on the character's left hand, skirt, and boot and there is slight lifting throughout. There is a 0.25" x 0.25" area of paint separation on the fish’s lip.The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the character size is 7" h x 10.5" w. (unframed).

WDCKB5

1949

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
(1949)
Production cel of Ichabod Crane and Katrina Van TasselIchabod Crane is a man of earthly pleasures who is stalked by a metaphysical demon. However in this fun production cel we see him court Katrina Von Tassel, the only thing he desires more than a good meal.
The framed piece measures 17" x 18" with the aperture measuring 7.25" x 9.25".
As visible in the web image, the signature Walt Disney has faded slightly and there are some light brown smudges in the green paint of the umbrella. There is unidentified, cloudy-like debris in Ichabod’s hat and throughout the lines of the character. There is very slight mottling throughout the character Katrina Van Tassel.Signed by: Walt Disney